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  • Shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa with Marine Dynamics. Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! 

  • The exact world record white shark is a contested issue, but chances are it is between 6-7m. In Gansbaai, the largest white shark ever caught was at Danger Point and measured up to 5.9m.

  • If you see a white shark in the water don’t panic. Chances are high that the shark has already detected you and isn’t interested. White shark attacks are normally associated with poor visibility, so avoid murky conditions.

  • White sharks have a unique system called a “counter current heat exchange”, which keeps their body  tempreture +/- 7C above the surrounding water temperature. 

  • All sharks have an incredibly unique system on the tip of their nose called the “ampillae of Lorenzini”. These are small pores filled with a gel that transmits the electrical currents in the water to the shark’s brain so that it can assess its environment.

  • White sharks give birth to live young (not eggs), and they give birth to 6-8 pups at one time. Pups are usually between 1.0-1.5m in length and are born with teeth.

  • Body language has been a well documented form of shark communication and has identified body arching, jaw gaping, and other postures as specific social tactics.

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Daily trip 19 April 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Friday, April 19, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Such a great experience! The sharks were amazing as were the staff! Best time ever! Will be back soon!” Lauren and Roy.

“A bargain for the money, as the best experience of our holiday so far. Thank you for making Tom’s dreams come true!” Rachael and Tom.
 
“Was soooo good better than I could have imagined! Thank you very much!” Matt.

19/04/2013
Location: Joubertdam
Water Temperature: 15.2 'C
Depth: 8.0m
Visibility: 3.0m
Number of Sharks: 6
Conditions: Partly sunny with swell and wind.

Another great day for Great White Sharks. We had some great moments with very large sharks all around the boat. They came very close on occasion giving everyone on the boat and in the cage an awesome view of this majestic animal. The largest shark was at 4.5 meters and she was the most active of them all. She just kept lunging towards the bait and gave some terrific photo opportunities. What a day...
 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator. 

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